Updated News Release-Shooting Investigation Update, Ridgewood Dr, 11.10.26

Updated Release: Update on Shooting Investigation, 2700 Ridgewood Dr

Updated Release, 11/10/26 at 10:00 p.m.: Elkhart Police Department officers continue to actively investigate a non-fatal shooting that occurred earlier this afternoon at 2700 Ridgewood Dr, Elkhart.

Today, November 10, 2026, at about 3:24 p.m., the Elkhart City 911 Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a shooting with injuries at 2700 Ridgewood Dr (Ridgewood Apartments). Elkhart Police Department officers and first responders were dispatched and arrived in the area shortly thereafter. Upon arrival, an EPD officer saw an injured man with apparent gunshot wounds lying in the sidewalk/entrance area. The officer rendered first-aid until Elkhart Fire Department medics took over life-saving measures. The injured man, 29-years-old, was transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment of serious but, at last information, non-life-threatening injuries.

Initial investigation indicates that the victim was injured in a drive by shooting involving an unidentified vehicle. This remains an active and ongoing investigation and officers continue to follow up on all leads. At this time, no arrests have been made. Members of the public are asked to call the Elkhart Police Department at 574-295-7070 or Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP if they have any information about this incident.

We will provide additional information as it becomes available and as it can be released consistent with the ongoing investigation and applicable law.

Original Release, 11/10/26 at 4:05 p.m.:

The Elkhart Police Department is actively investigating a shooting with injuries at 2700 Ridgewood Dr after a 911 call came in about 3:24 p.m. today.

A male victim sustained an apparent gunshot wound. At this time, no arrests have been made, and this remains an active and ongoing investigation. Please call the Elkhart Police Department at 574-295-7070 or Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP if you have any information about this incident.

This information is preliminary. We will provide additional information as it becomes available and as it can be released consistent with the ongoing investigation and applicable law.

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